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Home My WebLink AboutSD-11-22 - Decision - 0133 Highland Terrace#SD-11-22 CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING BARRETT- 45&47 HIGHLAND TERRACE FINAL PLAT APPLICATION #SD-11-22 FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION B.J. & Jennifer Barrett and Todd Barrett for final plat review to amend a previously approved three (3) lot subdivision. The amendment consists of reviewing the residential design of the houses proposed for 45 & 47 Highland Terrace. The Development Review Board held a public hearing on July 5, 2011. Keith Robertson represented the applicants. Based on testimony provided at the above mentioned public hearing and the plans and supporting materials contained in the document file for this application, the Development Review Board finds, concludes, and decides the following: FINDINGS OF FACT 1. B.J. & Jennifer Barrett and Todd Barrett for final plat review to amend a previously approved three (3) lot subdivision. The amendment consists of reviewing the residential design of the houses proposed for 45 & 47 Highland Terrace. 2. The owner of record of the subject property is Algimantas Shalna. 3. The application was received on June 3, 2011. 4. The subject property is located in the Southeast Quadrant Zoning District. 5. The plan submitted is entitled "Site Plan B.J. & Jenn Barrett- Lot 2B & Todd Barrett- Lot 2C Preliminary Building Footprint Highland Terrace South Burlington VT", prepared by McCain Consulting Inc, dated May 31, 2011. This application follows a previous approval for a three lot subdivision. As building specifications were not ready at the time, the approval for the three lot subdivision stated that the remaining lots must receive residential design approval from the Development Review Board prior to construction of any additional units. The criteria for residential design in the Southeast Quadrant are as follows: Residential Design CADocuments and Settings\Mark C. Behr\My Documents\South Burlington DRB\7.5.11 Meeting Decisions\SD_11_22_45_47_HighlandTerrace_Barrettffd.doc #SD-11-22 (1) Building Orientation. Residential buildings must be oriented to the street. Primary entries for single family and multi -family buildings must face the street. Secondary building entries may open onto garages and/or parking areas. (Special design guidelines apply to arterial streets). The applicant submitted building types for both lots which meet this criterion. The homes are set close the street and have main entrances facing Highland Terrace. (2) Building Facades. Building facades are encouraged to employ a theme and variation approach. Buildings should include common elements to appear unified, but facades should be varied from one building to the next to avoid monotony. Front porches, stoops, and balconies that create semi -private space and are oriented to the street are encouraged. The applicant submitted building types for two lots. On the site plan, they appear to mirror each other. The elevations and specifications show that they are proposed to be similar in layout, but with some variation to the materials and appearance. One unit will have a small front porch, while the other has a stone facade. The Board finds that these criteria are fully met. (3) Front Building Setbacks. In pedestrian districts, a close relationship between the building and the street is critical to the ambiance of the street environment. Buildings should be set back fifteen feet (15') from the back of sidewalk. This criterion is being met. The buildings are within the suggested setback, and have a close relationship to the street. (4) Porches, stoops, and balconies may project up to eight feet (8') into the front setbacks. Porch, stoop and balcony areas within the front setback shall not be enclosed or weatherized with glazing or other solid materials. The applicant is proposing one small porch which is open and meets this criterion. (5) Placement of Garages and Parking. See Section 9.08(C)(4) and Figure 9-7. The front building line of the garage must be set behind the front building line of the house by a minimum of eight feet. The applicant has submitted details for two lots. Both building footprints show compliance with this criterion, with the garages being set back eight (8) feet from the front building line (not including the porch). OTHER The applicants shall transfer two (2) development rights prior to permit issuance. CADocuments and Settings\Mark C. Behr\My Documents\South Burlington DRB\7.5.11 Meeting Decisions\S D_11 _22_45_47_Highla ndTerrace_Barrett_ffd. doc #SD-11-22 DECISION Motion by Michael Sirotkin, seconded by Bill Stuono, to approve Final Plat Application #SD- 11-22 of BJ& Jennifer Barrett and Todd Barrett, subject to the following conditions: 1. All previous approvals and stipulations shall remain in full effect except as amended herein. 2. This project shall be completed as shown on the plat submitted by the applicant and on file in the South Burlington Department of Planning and Zoning. 3. The applicant shall obtain a zoning permit within six (6) months pursuant to Section 17.04 of the Land Development Regulations or this approval is null and void. 4. Prior o issuance of a zoning permit for either Lot 2B or Lot 2C, the applicant shall record the document entitled, "Density Reduction Easement and Transfer of Development Rights" and a survey of the area from which the transferable development rights have been severed as required under 24 V.S.A. § 4423(b)(4), upon approval of the City Attorney in the South Burlington land records. 5. Any changes to the final plat plan shall require approval of the South Burlington Development Review Board. 6. The final plat plan (site plan) shall be recorded in the land records within 180 days or this approval is null and void. The plan shall be signed by the Board Chair or Clerk prior to recording. Prior to recording the final plat plan, the applicant shall submit a copy of the survey plat in digital format. The format of the digital information shall require approval of the South Burlington GIS Coordinator. Tim Barrio yea/nay/abstain/not present Mark Behr — yea/nay/abstain/not present Matthew Birmingham — yea/nay/abstain/not present Roger Farley — yea/nay/abstain/not present Joe Randazzo— yea/nay/abstain/not present Michael Sirotkin — yea/nay/abstain/not present Bill Stuono — yea/nay/abstain/not present Motion carried by a vote of 6-0-0. Signed this 12th day of July 2011, by Digitally signed by Mark C. Behr Mark C. Behr Behr Arc DN: cn=Mark C. Behr, o Richard Henry hitect P.C., ou, email=mark@rhbpc.com, c=US Date: 2011.07.13 14:19:22-04'00' 3 C:\Documents and Settings\Mark C. Behr\My Documents\South Burlington DRB\7.5.11 Meeting Decisions\S D_11 _22_45_47_H igh IandTerrace_Barrett_ffd.doc #SD-11-22 Mark Behr, Chairman Please note: An appeal of this decision may be taken by filing, within 30 days of the date of this decision, a notice of appeal and the required fee by certified mail to the Superior Court, Environmental Division. See V.R.E.C.P. 5(b). A copy of the notice of appeal must also be mailed to the City of South Burlington Planning and Zoning Department at 575 Dorset Street, South Burlington, VT 05403. See V.R.E.C.P. 5(b)(4)(A). Please contact the Environmental Division at 802-828-1660 or http:HvennontiudiciM.org/GTC/environmental/default.am for more information on filing requirements, deadlines, fees and mailing address. The applicant or permittee retains the obligation to identify, apply for, and obtain relevant state permits for this project. Call 802.879.5676 to speak with the regional Permit Specialist. 4 CADocuments and Settings\Mark C. 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